We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Buchanan County, Missouri. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Missouri Buchanan County.
1. Branch Library CARNEGIE BRANCH
Street Address: 316 Massachusetts St, ST. Joseph, MO 64504
Phone Number: (816) 238-0526 Buchanan N/A N/A
2. Branch Library EAST HILLS BRANCH
Street Address: 3702 Frederick AVE., 41a, ST. Joseph, MO 64506
Phone Number: (816) 232-4038 Buchanan N/A N/A
3. Library System ROLLING HILLS CONSOLIDATED
1912 N. Belt HWY., ST. Joseph, MO 64506
Phone Number: (816) 232-5479 Buchanan 213,180 173,628
4. Central Library ROLLING HILLS CONSOLIDATED
1904 N. Belt HWY., ST. Joseph, MO 64506
Phone Number: (816) 236-2106 Buchanan N/A N/A
5. Central Library ST JOSEPH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 927 Felix Street, ST. Joseph, MO 64501
Phone Number: (816) 232-7729 Buchanan N/A N/A
6. Library System ST JOSEPH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 927 Felix Street, ST. Joseph, MO 64501
Phone Number: (816) 232-7729 Buchanan 547,421 316,212
7. Branch Library WASHINGTON PARK BRANCH
Street Address: 1821 North Third ST., ST. Joseph, MO 64505
Phone Number: (816) 232-2052 Buchanan N/A N/A
Overview of Buchanan County, Missouri
Buchanan County is a county located in the state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 85,998. Its county seat is Saint Joseph.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,074 km² (415 mi²). 1,061 km² (410 mi²) of it is land and 13 km² (5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.17% water.
Adjacent counties
Andrew County (north)
DeKalb County (northeast)
Clinton County (east)
Platte County (south)
Atchison County, Kansas (southwest)
Doniphan County, Kansas (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 85,998 people, 33,557 households, and 21,912 families residing in the county. The population density is 81/km² (210/mi²). There are 36,574 housing units at an average density of 34/km² (89/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 92.73% White, 4.36% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. 2.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 33,557 households out of which 30.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.30% are married couples living together, 12.00% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.70% are non-families. 28.90% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.30% under the age of 18, 11.00% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $34,704, and the median income for a family is $42,408. Males have a median income of $31,697 versus $21,827 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,882. 12.20% of the population and 8.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.00% of those under the age of 18 and 9.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Buchanan County, Missouri has the following cities and towns:
